Friendly, competitive tennis on Greenwich's public courts
You are just a step away from joining our mixed-sex, singles league for men and women (aged 18+) of all standards.
If you have been meaning to get back into tennis or would like to meet new people to play, why not give it a go!
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This is how it works:
- Players are organised into groups of between 5 to 9 people of a similar standard
- It is a mixed sex, singles league, so men and women play each other
- Groups are put together by standard and there can be any combination of men and women in a group (we do not guarantee a balance of men and women and you could be the only man in a group of women or vice versa!)
- Contact details are emailed and posted to each player's account page
- Players arrange their own matches
- You can play on any court that suits both players
The league is:
- For everyone over the age of 18
- We welcome beginners as well as advanced players.
- Don't worry that you won't be good enough - playing matches is the best way to improve, and we use an online questionnaire to assess people's ability so you play only people of a roughly similar level
- Affiliated to the LTA For adults aged 18 years and above
Key points
- Matches are best of three sets; if a set reaches 6 games all it is decided by a tiebreak
- The evening before the round starts you will receive an email with all the contact details of the players in your group. Contact details are also posted to your Account Page
- Players are placed in groups according to past performance in the league and, for new players, their Player Standard Questionnaire
- Each player attempts to play each of the other player on their group once during the round
- A point is awarded for each set won
- If you complete three matches before the midpoint of a round you receive 2 bonus points and a bonus prize (either a pair of Local Tennis Leagues dampeners, or a tube of tennis balls)
- The winner of the group is the player with the most points at the end of the round
- The winner of the group wins a voucher for £20 to be spent in the Local Tennis League online shop. A winner's certificate is also posted to the winner's Account Page as a PDF file.
- Where possible, winners of groups are promoted to the group above for the next round.
See here for the complete rules and regulations
Getting started
New players will need to complete the player questionnaire before they can join a round. Once you’ve signed up, and for returning players you can join any of the upcoming rounds above.
For everything you need to know before you get started see the FAQs and review the Rules and Regulations, which all players agree to adhere to when playing in the leagues.
If there is anything else you need help with get in contact with Nigel, Sally and the team who will be happy to help!
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Primary Venues
Hornfair Park
Greenwich Park Tennis Centre
Blackheath Tennis Courts
Other Venues
Plumstead Common
Coldharbour Leisure Centre
Club Venues
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Collapse AllGreenwich Singles - Round 32 | Thursday 1 November 2018 to Wednesday 9 January 2019 (Midpoint: Wednesday 5 December 2018)
Current Rankings:
- Arun Prakash [W3] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Adrian Britton 8.1 [W2, L1] 4
- Charles Prince [W1, L2] 3
- Rodrigo Dias [W1, L3] 3
- Marcus Larsson [L1] 1
- Ross Paterson
- Sydney Addo
Match Results:
Current Rankings:
- Seb Creighton 7.1 [W3, L2] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Thierry Cambray 8.2 [W2] 4
- Matthew Barnett [W2] 4
- Chris Marksberry [W1] 2
- Stephen Brown 9.1 [W1, L2] 2
- Daniel Reagan [W1, L2] 2
- Carsten Hovestadt [L3] 2
- Gosha T [L1]
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Really good game" -- Matthew
Player Comments:
- "Good contest, thanks for the match Dan." -- Seb
Player Comments:
- "Cold, wet and windy but a good fun match nonetheless. Thank you Stephen." -- Thierry
Player Comments:
- "Another enjoyable match against Carsten, thanks for the match!! " -- Seb
Player Comments:
- "Tight match." -- Daniel
Player Comments:
- "Really close and long game, the third set was even all the way though with us trading a game each up to 6 all, just a few points here and there were the deciders, game could easily have gone either way. Thanks for the game Carsten " -- Chris
Player Comments:
- "Really good close game. Looking forward to play Seb again." Matthew
Player Comments:
- "1st 3 games played outdoor, interrupted by the rain with Seb about to serve at 2-1 having just lost my serve on a double fault. Rescheduled and completed indoor. The much faster playing surface suited me more and that's what made the difference because we were well matched. Definitely would love to play Seb again." -- Thierry
Player Comments:
- "In spite of a dominant first set from my self, Stephen stepped up in the 2nd set to make this a much tighter affair even saving a match point. Seb prevailed in the end by playing the bigger points better. Great match Stephen." -- Seb
Current Rankings:
- Angus Bearn 8.2 [W3, L1] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Andrew Lilley [W1, L2] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Bramwell Simiyu 9.2 [W1, L1] 3
- Marcel Heinrichs [W1, L1] 3
- Jonathan Hetherington [W1, L1] 2
- Paul Merry [L1]
- Ed Gyde 9.2
- Tim Oxman 9.2
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "It was the shoes wot done it! Arrived at Ladywell for the third league match between us to discover thick frost across the courts! A cautious knock-up revealed the surface to be playable. Jonathan won the previous match fairly easily, but this time Angus had brand new, unworn Karrimoor cross-country trainers with outstanding grip. That, literally, was the difference. One nil to the shoes. And, yes, it was FREEZING out there! These super-bouncy Vermont tennis balls were like bean bags. " -- Angus
Player Comments:
- "The match was played on a wet and slippery surface that meant it was very difficult to move about on. The match was won mainly on the difference in unforced errors as shot for shot Angus matched me for ground strokes had some great trick shots and well placed slices. Thanks for the game !" -- Andrew
Player Comments:
- "Andy is a great player. He will chase those balls. You'll have to fight to win those balls. Such passion for the game! Amazing rallies. I'd love to play you again Andrew! Hope the other matches go well for you." -- Bramwell
Player Comments:
- "Very enjoyable and close match with some good net playing on both sides" -- Marcel
Player Comments:
- "Exhausting match in the dazzling winter sun. The light caused all sorts of problems with many wild shots, though Marcel retained the superior concentration. Angus capitulated at five down in third set only to be told by Marcel it was deuce, not match! From there it was scramble over the line. Nothing in it, for sure, with an equal number of games won. Now, where did I put those sunglasses?" -- Angus
Player Comments:
- "An intriguing match on the damp and ill-maintained surface at Hornfair Park. Paul's primary weapons were superior: a flashing serve, potent forehand drive, and carefully placed backhand. However, the occasional inaccuracy diminshed the effects of these winning shots at key moments, leaving a flattering score for Angus . " -- Angus
Current Rankings:
- Jed Aukin [W2] 4
- Stavros Apostolou 10.2 [W2] 4
- Abdelaziz Elasmar [L2]
- Isabella Lee [L1]
- Abhishek Chatterjee [L1]
- Karen Barnes
- Mark Edwards
- Sian Rogers
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Very enjoyable and much closer much than the second set suggests. Abhishek played super well and was very kind despite the fact I was late by at bit " -- Stavros
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Greenwich archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous round of Singles matches for Greenwich.
Scoring Information:
You earn one point for every set you win. Players who complete three or more matches by the mid-point of the round receive 2 bonus points, and a bonus prize (typically a free can of HEAD tennis balls). Bonus prizes must be claimed within 28 days using the link posted to the player's Account page. The link is also emailed to players.
Please note, while matches tied at one set all may be completed with a matchtiebreak, singles matches completed to this shortened format, do not count toward bonus points.
Understanding the current rankings display:
Player name, [LTA rating - if known], W - tally of wins, L - tally of losses, UF - tally of unfinished matches] 'n' - points won (if bonus points have been won a note to this effect is added)
Comments:
Reporters of results are encouraged to leave a comment on the "Report Your Score" form. Additional commentaries may be added by submitting a result revision (see the pencil icon next to your results)
Player Comments: